When you see a motto such as “America’s Most Entertaining Dining Cruises,” you know you’re booking for a Spirit Cruise - – in one of these harbors:   Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Norfolk. 

“With magnificent skyline views, live entertainment and wonderful dining and dancing, a Spirit cruise is an unforgettable experience and the most unique way to celebrate an afternoon or evening on America's most celebrated harbors. Spirit offers 12 ships and five different cruise experiences on six of America's most famous harbors.”

These cruise experiences are to be savored and saved for special occasions!  When you just need a get away for a weekend or several days to sightsee and relax from the stresses of urban life, a Spirit Cruise such as the glass encased European styled Celestial cruise ship.  As you sail through the harbor of New York, this particular cruise is fabulous for fine dining, superb wines, and exquisite dancing with smooth hardwood floors and New York’s jazz pianists.  What could be more special than a wedding upon the Celestial with the Statue of Liberty as your backdrop for those memorable wedding photos?  This is a one of a kind cruise which just embeds into your memories and grows sweeter over time.

Perhaps you want a cruise to Mount Vernon?  The Spirit Cruises located in Washington, D.C. namely the Spirit of Washington II.  The ship is handicap accessible. You must inform the registration desk during the reservation process to insure you are seated on the appropriate deck. Customers in wheelchairs must arrive by 8:00 am for special boarding. At Mount Vernon, there is a handicapped accessible shuttle van that runs every 30 minutes from where the boat docks to the estate. At the estate, the first floor is accessible for those using wheelchairs or walkers.  Motorized wheelchairs/scooters are not allowed into the estate; however, regular push wheelchairs can be obtained prior to entering.

Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home, Potomac River cruise, all this for under $100 for a day’s entertainment and opportunity for your own unique photography.  With superior strolling decks, you’ll enjoy the scenery and learn about some of the country’s most historic institutions. 

Spirit of Norfolk provides a high energy cruise with business associates or for that specialaward ceremony saluting your business class.  This is just the ship to offer generous decks with elegant dining seating.  Your corporate peers will enjoy cruising while awaiting their name called out for “top business of the year.”  Fine dining and dancing follow getting business out of the way.

“Your Spirit cruise departs from The Waterside Festival Marketplace in Downtown Norfolk. Your excursion covers the Elizabeth River waterfront with spectacular skyline views of the mighty ships of the Navy's Atlantic Fleet. No trip to Norfolk is complete without a view from the deck of our festive ship.”

Recently remodeled Spirit of Boston cruise ship, another Spirit Cruise, will take you through the busy Boston seaport.  Accommodating up to 600 guests, this beautiful nautical appointed décor lends to freedom - freedom to enjoy the sky, sun, and harbor waters along with the serenity of a cruise. 

Sailing on the Spirit of Philadelphia you’ll discover old world versus new world as you look at the shorelines and see history mixed with present and future, old expansion bridges, statues, and a sense of brotherly love. Home to some of America’s oldest history, you’ll find Gloria dei Church the oldest active congregation in America and historically known as “Old Swedes Church.”  While not being irreverent, the cruise hosts a specialty cruise with you as guests to the wedding of Tony and Tina.     During this wedding you’ll witness the wacky events, which we all know take place at weddings, and find yourself in the middle of the wedding ceremony and celebration.  If you like Broadway and theatre, you’ll enjoy this cruise.

Other Spirit Cruises include Chicago and New Jersey which can also be found while reviewing the New York cruise itinerary.  Harbor and river cruises from Spirit Cruises which include specialty cruise packages and pricing, seem like just the cruise I need to get away from life.  What about you?  Happy Traveling!

(photos are courtesy of Spirit Cruises)